Bolton Health Walks

Everyone can take a stroll into summer on one of our friendly, short, group walks around Bolton's parks and countryside. So go on, put a spring in your step!

For more details pick up a programme at your local library or via the Contact information below.

Walks timetable

Short walks (30 - 45 mins)

• Tuesdays 10.30am
  with option of a further 45 mins walk to make 1 1/4hr intermediate walk.
  Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth.
  Meet at Rock Hall Visitor Centre. Pushchair & wheelchair friendly.
  


• Tuesday 2pm
  Hall Lee Bank Park, Washacre, Westhoughton.
  Winifred Kettle Community Care Centre, Leigh Rd, Westhoughton.
  


• Thursdays 10.30am
  with option of a further 45 mins walk to make 1 1⁄4hr intermediate walk.
  Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth.
  Meet at Rock Hall Visitor Centre. Pushchair & wheelchair friendly.
  

Intermediate walks (45 mins - 1 hr)

• Monday 2pm
  Ladybridge surgery, Broadgate, Ladybridge.
  Meet outside the surgery entrance.
  


• Tuesday 10am
  Seven Acres Country Park, Breightmet
  Meet at Breightmet library, Breightmet Drive.
  


• Tuesday 1:30pm
  Longsight Park, Harwood.
  Meet at the entrance to Morrisons off Lea Gate.
  


• Sundays 10.30am
  Leverhulme Park, Breightmet.
  Meet at the entrance to Leverhulme Community Club off Long Lane.
  

Longer walk (approx. 2 hrs)

• Wednesdays, 1.30pm
  Moss Bank Park, Smithills.
  Meet in the main car park off Moss Bank Way.
  

Please note the walks can be subject to change, for more information
please call 01204 334338

Cycling

Get pedalling…

Programme of rides 2008

Discover freedom, adventure, and the open road and see some of Bolton’s finest countryside scenery from the comfort of two wheels.

From April 2008 and throughout the summer, volunteer leaders from Bolton Clarion, Lancashire Road and Horwich cycling clubs would like to invite you on their range of open-to-all taster cycle rides.

The rides have been designed specifically with beginners in mind, so whatever your age or fitness level there will be a ride to suit you, it’s easier than you think.

The rides will start with short flat routes, using quiet country roads, taking in some of Bolton’s finest scenery including moor land, reservoirs and hills with breath taking views. What’s more we always try to include a nice café stop along the way! As the programme progresses it aims to increase your ability and confidence with the opportunity to move on to longer and slightly more challenging rides. In the long term, the programme should build your ability to undertake longer rides on your own or in the company of other cyclists.

Cycling is a fun and healthy way to exercise and there’s plenty of opportunity to meet like minded people or just simply admire the views. So go on, get on yer bike!

• Sunday 1st June 2008
  At 10am - Jumbles Nature Reserve
  The ride will leave Leverhulme Park and head towards Harwood to the junction of Bradshaw Road. We then have a steady climb to the narrow road which leads down to the Jumbles reservoir. Here we stop for refreshments and enjoy the views before heading home by the same route.
  Meet: Leverhulme Park
  Length: 16 Miles
  Duration: 3½ hours
  Grade: Moderate
  Led by: Bolton Clarion
  


• Sunday 21st September
  At 10am - Rossendale Circular
  From Leverhulme Park we head for Bradshaw, then via Hawkshaw to Holcombe Brook. We then climb towards Holcombe Village and continue through Helmshore turning left onto Haslingden Grane. After a short stop at the Grey Mare pub, we take the wonderful minor road towards Edgworth and then past Turton Tower to reach Bolton at Bromley Cross and return to Leverhulme.
  


• Sunday 15th June 2008
  At 10am - Bolton’s Lake District
  From Leverhulme Park we head out through Harwood to the Tea Room at Jumbles reservoir for a short stop. We then cross Edgworth village and go over the Dam at Wayoh reservoir, then climbing to the Strawbury Duck where there is a
  short off-road section to Entwistle reservoir. After passing through Chapeltown, there will be a short stop at Turton Tower and then returning to Leverhulme via Bromley Cross.
  Meet: Leverhulme Park
  Length: 18 Miles
  Duration: 3½ hours
  Grade: Challenging
  Led by: Lancashire Road Club
  


• Sunday 29th June 2008
  At 10am - Worden Park
  This is a long ride which takes us from Horwich through the quiet lanes of Rivington. We travel along the A6 for a short period before heading for Leyland. Worden Park has a café and Arts centre where we will stop for a break before heading home by the same route.
  Meet: Horwich Leisure Centre
  Length: 24 miles
  Duration: 5 hours
  Grade: Challenging
  Led by: Bolton Clarion
  


• Sunday 13th July 2008
  At 10am - Leverhulme Park to
  Roddlesden Woods
  From Leverhulme Park, we head through Harwood, Bradshaw and Bromley Cross to Blackburn Road at Dunscar. We then climb through Egerton and turn left onto Longworth Lane. We then cross the causeway of Belmont Reservoir and turn right towards Preston. After another 2 miles we turn right towards Tockholes and the café at Roddlesworth Information Centre. After a short ascent, the road back to Bolton is virtually all downhill.
  Meet: Leverhulme Park
  Length: 28 miles
  Duration: 4 hours
  Grade: Challenging
  Led by: Lancashire Road Club
  


• Sunday 27th July 2008
  At 10am - Waterfall cafe
  [Wright’s] Eccleston A scenic tour of Bolton’s countryside across Coppull Moor to Ecceleston, Charnock Richard and Birkacre.
  Meet: Horwich Leisure Centre
  Length: 30 Miles
  Duration: 4 hours
  Grade: Easy/Moderate
  Led by: Horwich C.C.
  


• Sunday 10th August 2008
  At 10am - Glazebury
  The ride starts at Horwich Leisure Centre and goes via Aspull and Pennington Green through the old Pit districts around Hindley and Leigh out across the East Lancs Road into Cheshire. The route will use the lovely country roads around Kenyon and Croft through Culcheth to Bent’s garden Centre in Glazebury for refreshments. Then we will return via Leigh, Atherton and Westhoughton, using minor roads where possible.
  Meet: Leverhulme Park
  Length: 36 miles
  Duration: 4 hours
  Grade: Moderate
  Led by: Lancashire Road Club
  


• Sunday 24th August 2008
  At 10am - Rufford Marina
  An enjoyable tour along mainly single track lanes around Rufford, Mawdesley, Anderton’s Mill and Coppull Moor.
  Meet: Horwich Leisure Centre
  Length: 35 miles
  Duration: 4½ hours
  Grade: Easy/Moderate
  Led by: Horwich C.C.
  


• Sunday 7th September 2008
  At 10am - Walton le Dale
  From the Horwich Leisure Centre to Rivington when we head for the lanes that take us to the outskirts of Chorley. On to Whittle-le-Woods and then head for Walton-le-Dale. Here we stop for refreshments before heading home.There are some steep climbs on parts of this ride and low gears will be needed.
  Meet: Horwich Leisure Centre
  Length: 40 miles
  Duration: 5 hours
  Grade: Challenging
  Led by: Bolton Clarion.
  Meet: Leverhulme Park
  Length: 30 miles
  Duration: 4 hours
  Grade: Challenging
  Led by: Lancashire Road Club

Please be aware that for your own safety, we recommend that you wear an appropriate cycling helmet on these rides and that your bike should be in good working order. We recommend that you bring a drink, some basic tools, a spare inner tube and a
mobile phone if you have one. All rides times include a short café break.

Please inform the coaches/club of any important medical information that they should be aware of (e.g. epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, heart condition etc). If you have any concerns about participating in any form of physical activity then please consult your GP before taking part in the ride.

Please note that Bolton Council is not responsible for any loss suffered as a result of these events.